African Polecat Safaris team
African Polecat Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA, TANAPA, BRELA & NCAA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Amy Thornton | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Polecat is the tops for safari in Tanzania!
Our group opted for the 2 day safari- to Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. From start to finish, the service was professional and customizable. They sent a driver to pick us up at the Kilimanjaro airport and bring us to Arusha so we would be ready to start the safari early the next morning- at least a 4 hour round trip for the driver! Accommodations in Arusha were comfortable, in a safe enough area, and within walking distance to shops and food options. John, our Polecat ground-ops representative, took care to make sure we had everything we needed- including (and most importantly!) arranging for us to get Covid testing done, which we needed to be able to travel the day after the safari ended. This was above and beyond, and he was able to make this happen for us with very short notice. He also stocked the safari vehicle with plenty of water- which we found out was a necessity because the ride gets very hot and dusty in the park. (Make sure to pack sunscreen and dress for the heat!)
Our safari guide, Yusef, picked us up the next morning and took us to Lake Manyara. We saw so many different animals from a very close range- elephants, giraffes, monkeys (many different types), water Buffalo, zebras, and some interesting birds (to name a few). The only thing we missed were the tree-climbing lions. (Pro tip- ask your guide to start your day very early in the morning, if possible, to have a better chance of seeing the lions.) We opted to upgrade our experience and stay in a lodge for the overnight, and it was a very cute little property with friendly staff and a swimming pool as well. That night, Yusef took us to a local restaurant at our request- rather than eating at the lodge, as planned. (Customizable service, as mentioned!) We were very grateful for his flexibility on this!
The following morning, we got up super early (again, Yusef being so flexible with our requests!), to start our drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. We were one of the first groups through the gate, and it paid off with all the animals we got to see and experience within the crater! We saw everything from families of lions, to elephants, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, jackals, warthogs, hippos, rhinos, cranes, and more! We had a nice picnic lunch by the hippo pool, where we could also buy ice cream, coffee, beer and other snacks (a nice surprise treat!).
Not enough can be said about our safari guide, Yusef! He was so knowledgeable on the parks and the animals, and also taught us so much about the African tribal culture and the history of the Africa nations. We learned so much and gained a lifelong friend in Yusef!
10/10 would recommend African Polecat Safaris for your Tanzanian safari! Book with them, request Yusef, and know you are in good hands!
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Email Scott Alameda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James is a great guy and made sure our trip was the best it could be
I just got back from a 7 day safari and it was incredible. James met me at my hotel the day I arrived and discussed the itinerary in detail. The driver/guide was Stanley and he was awesome. Stanley is a seasoned guide and is very knowledgeable about everything we saw. He also has a great personality which is important on such a long trip. Benson was our cook and was also a great guy and the food was very good. I saw and experienced everything I was hoping for and the trip was life changing. James was there at my hotel when we returned from the safari to make sure we had a great time. It was late and I wasn’t comfortable walking around Arusha to find dinner so he drove me to a great place for food and drinks. I highly recommend African Polecat Safaris. James is a great guy and won’t let you down.
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Email Diego Mateo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t hesitate - book Safari with them!
The communication before the safari was excellent. James from the African Polecat Safari Office was great. He helped us to arrange everything.
We visited Tarangire, Manyara ,Ngorongoro and Serengeti National park. Everything from the airport pick up was great. Our guide Abu was perfect. Safari with him it was an adventure. We felt safe, he took Care about us in every detail. He helped us to see big 5. Lunches were tasty, with a tableware, wine. Car was in a good condition. Lodges where we slept were comfortable.
So if you plan to do a Safari do it with African Polecat African. They will arrange everything with you just like you wish. Big thanks guys, for a wonderful memory we have!
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Email Evelyn James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECT trip thanks to African Polecat Safaris! Trek and Safari. JOIN THEM!!
I just spent 2 fantastic weeks in Tanzania thanks to African Polecat Safari, mainly James and our crew Inno our driver/guide, Hassan our trekking guide, Michael (sorry for the likely wrong spelling) our 5**** chef, and our porters.
We felt safe and relaxed all along our trip. The whole crew took really good care of us. We felt special compared to other tourists because we had unique experiences that they didn't have the chance to live.
The communication with James and our guides was great, their professionalism was perfect, and their sympathy and hospitality extremely warm.
It was my first safari and I'll never forget it.
The food was great, every single day! The diversity, quantity, and quality! It's just impressive how they managed the logistics. We went for the camping option, and we were the only ones sleeping in a camping bed (not on the floor). What a comfort!!
If I had to go again to Tanzania (which I hope I will), I'd never waste my time checking other agencies: I'd simply African Polecat.
Thanks again to all our crew for those terrific and unforgettable holidays.
Deeply coming from my heart.
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Email Ilias | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, affordable, excellent
Me and my wife did a 4 day safari tour and a 1 day kilimanjaro hike through polecat safaris. The contact with James was perfect and we really enjoyed our trip. Johnny, Freddy, Nazir and Gothfried were amazing drivers, guides and chef.
Highly recommended!
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Email Fayatte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great day tour with lots of animals!
Our trip to Tarangire Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was fantastic. Freddy is not only a competent guide but also an enthusiastic of nature and animals so gave us a lot of interesting information. African Polecat Safaris is a serious and experienced company and will make the most of your trip. 100% recommended.
The trip guide was Freddy, and we had a wonderful moment with him. He had a lot of knowledge about the environments, the animals, local people... We could spot the big 5 and much more and.
It really was unforgeable experience and I am so happy that we chose African Polecat Safaris.
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Email Jesca Manuel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience at an competitive price point!!
With African Polecat Safaris we had a once in a lifetime experience, at an affordable price.
We started by check-in at the Arusha lodge, when we met our super friendly guide.
The day after we departed to Tarangire National Park where we saw elephants, lions, zebras, among many other animals. They were all so close to our car!! We then had lunch at an amazing viewpoint.
The food was great through out the safari thanks to a dedicated chef that prepared and explained all our meals.
By nightfall we set up camp on a secure location (with wifi!!) and rested after a few drinks with other group members.
In the second day we headed out to Serengeti, on a wonderful car trip where we saw plenty of animals, different climates and got to know different tribes, including the renowned Maasai.
The Serengeti National Park was incredible! Its truly a world natural treasure! With its almost infinite plains and vast biodiversity. We saw hundreds of thousands of gazelles (not exaggerating), lions, giraffes, elephants, monkeys, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes, among so much more… It was truly unforgettable.
A word of appreciation to our driver and guide, Chedi, that led us to the best spots to appreciate the wildlife and capture some of the most amazing photos that I ever taken!
In the third and final day, we went to Ngorongoro Carter. Another amazing experience on this massive volcanic crater, rich with wildlife and breath-taking landscape. We could see the final animal of the “big five”, the rhinoceros!!
Overall, I highly recommend experiencing a safari with African Polecat Safaris! It was an amazing voyage, with friendly and helpful guides, and at a very competitive price point!
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Email Alroy Dennis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
African Polecat Safari arranged a magnificent 6 day safari trip for us, with some of the best accommodations in Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater.
But, what made this trip truly special was our driver Chedi. We had a lot of fun with him, he taught us a lot about Tanzanian and Maasai culture, and we even learned some basic Swahili along the way.
As the cherry on the cake Chedi seems to have a 6th sense for spotting wildlife and always has a story to tell! We have seen the big 5, many (hunting) cheetahs, cereals, and many others!
I would recommend anyone booking with African Polecat Safaris to ask for Chedi, he will make your trip one you will never forget no matter where you stay
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Email Rayan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best inclusive safari trip
The African Polecats gave a a very inclusive and excellent Safari experience to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Cater! We loved the experience through them. Booking was quite smooth done through WhatsApp and emails even though we booked it only two days before! They are quick and responsive. We have been in was a 2 day 1 night Safari with accommodation, pick-ups from airport and a drop off!, the Safari game drive with a knowledgeable driver as guide to the parks, breakfasts, lunches and a dinner. Highly recommend going through your Safari through them. I am already recommending them friends and family.
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Email Deniz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great 2 day safari trip, we saw all animals we wanted to see!
We did the 2 day trip to Tarangire and Ngorongoro with African Polecat Safaris. The booking process was very straightforward, James answered all questions we had very quickly. The deposit they requested was also quite reasonable(5% via online payment). They accepted the payment in 2 different currencies, which helped us a lot. The safari itself was very thorough, we were well taken care of from the airport pick up to the accommodation and at the end airport drop off. In the safari itself, we had a very fun guide, Simba, who was always energetic and ready to explain everything. Food at the safari was delicious and we got good tips on how to save our food from the monkeys and the birds :) Really recommended!
